5311 Winchester Dr., Sarasota, FL 34234

There is more than meets the eye in this Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores opportunity. What you can see from the street is a mid-century ranch with original oak, parquet floors, a wood burning fireplace and crown molding. This is a 2 bed, one bath house with a new AC system including ductwork. It has been enlarged with an enclosed breezeway and garage conversion. But the big surprise is an addition which functions as a standalone 1-bedroom house. This is a newer, architect designed residence with a great room containing the kitchen, dining area and enough shelving for an extensive library. There is an owner’s suite and a bonus room which could be used as a large studio, home office or additional bedroom. It even has a sink and private entry. A combining element is the private, rear courtyard made of paver stones and surrounded by mature vegetation. The possibilities are almost endless as this property could serve artists needing a large studio, work from home couples desiring multiple offices, those living with extended families or needing live in care. And, while the original Florida Ranch may need some TLC you won’t have to “live in your project” since the self-contained addition is move in ready. Two houses for the price of one? Live here to be nestled between many of Sarasota’s most prominent cultural and educational institutions. These include the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the Asolo Theater of Performing Arts, New College of Florida and the Ringling College of Art & Design. Just minutes north of downtown Sarasota and the Ringling Bridge which spans to serene Gulf of Mexico beaches on Lido and Longboat Key.